Bodrum Private Tour: Castle and Underwater Archaeology Museum

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Bodrum, Turkey

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off service
Private transportation with Mercedes Van.
Professional and Licensed English Speaking Guide
All Parking Fees and Taxes

Local Lunch
Admission Fee - Bodrum Castle and Underwater Museum

€23.00 per person
Russian Speaking Guide; 80 USD / Per Group

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS; WE MEET GUESTS AT THE EXIT GATE OF THE IMMIGRATION TERMINAL OF THE BODRUM CRUISE PORT WITH A BOARD WITH OTTI TRAVEL SIGN ON IT. FOR PICK UP FROM BODRUM HOTELS, WE MEET GUEST BY THE HOTEL RECEPTION. FOR BODRUM AIRPORT (BJV) PICK UP, WE MEET GUEST AT THE EXIT GATE OF THE DOMESTIC TERMINAL WITH A BOARD WITH OTTI TRAVEL SIGN ON IT..

Itinerary

Bodrum Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Myndos Gate

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Windmills

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum Ancient Theatre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodrum Bazaar 1

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 20 reviews

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Perfect tour for cruisers!

Joyce, Oct 2026

Tugba was an excellent, enthusiastic, and well-informed guide. She made sure we chose how much time we wanted to spend at each attraction without making us feel rushed. Her lunch recommendation after the tour was fantastic and I felt she truly cared about our experience, not only on the tour but in Turkey as a whole. She was open to taking questions and had a pleasant sense of humor. Visiting the sites was timed well and we had more than enough time afterward to have lunch and shop before heading back to the ship. I would recommend this tour and Tugba without hesitation whether you are on a cruise ship or staying in Bodrum longer. If you don’t like history then this is not the tour for you.

Ask for Darya!

Marvin_B, Aug 2026

Darya taught us a great deal about Turkiye and the wonderful city of Bodram. Darya made the tour a really enjoyable experience.

Hussled by Melike (Mel)

Ellen_C, Jul 2026

Tour of Bodrum with Melike (Mel). She took us to Bodrum Castle and shared all the interesting facts. She was very kind and knowledgeable. She took us to see the windmills and snap a few pictures. She told us of how her grandmother was a silk weaver and how it’s a dying art. She shared with us the information about the government program to keep the art alive and suggested we go to where the women are learning the trade. I was under the impression it would be an art studio type of setting. WRONG it was a rug store where I later learned she coordinated our arrival with the owner before we got there. He kept pulling out rug after rug. I gently asked to leave only to be persuaded to look at their jewelry as well. I felt that this was a set up and that we were conned. Clearly she gets a kick back for all the sales she brings in under the douse of wanting to share a dying art because she said her grandmother was a weaver. If you take a tour with Mel, decline the offer to watch how the women are learning to weave unless you want to spend thousands on a rug.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We were truly saddened to read your message because it doesn’t reflect what happened during the tour from our perspective. We visited every location included in the itinerary, including the theater. Nothing on the scheduled program was skipped. Regarding the carpet weaving center, we called ahead because reservations are required. It is not possible to visit without booking in advance, which is why I had to inform them that we were coming. This is standard procedure. we also want to clarify that I do not receive any commission from the carpet center or any other stop. We have never received commission for bringing guests there.The moment you said “no,” we left. We did not stay any longer than you wished. Also, we did not stop at the jewelry store at all. During the entire tour, you never told us that you were uncomfortable or unhappy with any part of the experience. If you had shared your concerns with us, We would have done everything I could to make things right immediately.

Tugba was amazing! - Absolute perfection! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mouna_E, Jun 2026

We had the most incredible time on our tour, all thanks to our amazing guide Tugba. Her knowledge of every single location we visited was absolutely incredible—she shared so many fascinating insights and stories that we never would have discovered on our own! Beyond being highly informative, she was incredibly warm, engaging, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend to book this tour with Tugba if given the option! - The tour in general was great and allowed us to see the wonderful main places in Bodrum all in one day. Thank you for making our trip so incredibly special.

Nice half day review of key historical spots and other highlights of Bodrum

Paul_D, Jun 2026

Nice half day review of key historical spots and other highlights of Bodrum. Our tour guide Tugba was extremely knowledgeable about the history of this area and Turkey overall.

Group of friends

Irina_B, Oct 2025

We had a private tour with Selim and he was great. We were driven in the spacious air conditioned van. Sellm took us to major sites and beautiful places with historical significance. We are highly recommending Salim.

AMAZING Guide in Bodrum

Caroline_W, Aug 2025

GIGI was amazing. Knowledgable, on time, smart and very accommodating. Impecable English and great experience overall. Great communicator. Great driver too. True professionals. Would highly recommend.

Great tour of Bodrum.

Francoise_I, Jun 2025

Day is tailored to what you would like to visit. Guide may suggest a stop at a rug factory or jewelry. Unless interested in purchasing something, best to decline. Habib was a wonderful guide, very informative and knowledgeable.

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